How Does it Work?

2. Once it runs, you’ll get this bogus warning in your web browser. (images from WindowsTeamBlog)

3. Clicking on Clean computeror Apply actionswill initiate a fake attempt to clean your PC. It will report that it failed and then ask you to Scan Online.

4. After it performs a simulated scan, you’ll be offered this list of Antivirus and Antimalware tools.

5. Clicking on any of the Free Installbuttons starts another install for persistent and more intrusive fake antivirus software.

The final look of this fake antivirus software can take many forms, such as Red Cross Antivirus, Peak Protection 2010, AntiSpy Safeguard, Major Defense Kit or Pest Detector. These apps give you even more false warnings and try to scare you into buying more protection. Applications like these are also known as ScareWare.